A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 7637549 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 69169316 epoch_slot_no: 308516 block_no: 7637372 slot_leader_id: 4564259 size: 87422 time: 2022-08-17 11:26:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x425f2959212c0eb14c78843c97b7b3c8c1fef26f19a046816a7e7fffe38de2beBlock Operator
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